The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,700
€ 22,700
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 7.4 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 13.5 cm lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1486
1808
2021
1621
1759
1946
1808 mm
Width
1759 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1486 mm
Height
1621 mm
2537
4278
2578
4204
4278 mm
Length
4204 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.49 %
General
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
16
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
97 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
97 bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
144 NM
at 3800 rpm
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
144 NM
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 kg/bhp
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
14.58 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
29 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
54 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 L
759 mi
Range
241 mi
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
241 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144.5 kWh
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
144.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
459 kg
Maximum Payload
526 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
